Steven Spielberg’s latest blockbuster topped the domestic box office over the four-day holiday weekend.Warner Bros.’ “Ready Player One” debuted in line with recent projections of $53 million from 4,324 locations.
The virtual reality fantasy, which currently holds an A- CinemaScore and 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, released internationally with $128 million, bringing its worldwide total up to a solid $181.2 million.
The film based on Ernest Cline’s novel stars Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Mark Rylance, Simon Pegg and T.J.
Miller.
“Ready Player One” opened Thursday, getting a head start over its fellow weekend releases, “Tyler Perry’s Acrimony” and “God’s Not Dead: A Light in Darkness.”“Tyler Perry’s Acrimony” — Tyler Perry’s 19th collaboration with Lionsgate — secured second place with $17 million in 2,006 locations.
Meanwhile, the third installment of the “God’s Not Dead” franchise premiered with $2.6 million in 1,693 locations.Marvel’s “Black Panther” remains a powerhouse in the No.
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